Abbots Langley Methodist Church
Magazine
September 2007

WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP

A message from Sue Nash

Thank you to everyone at the Wednesday Fellowship for the lovely fuschia plant you gave me and also the Gift Voucher. I will enjoy browsing at the village “Over-the-Moon” shop before spending it.

After nearly ten years with the meeting, Wednesday afternoons will be very different for me. Thank you all so much for your friendship and support – what wonderful memories we all have of our Wednesday afternoons together.

I would like to say a very special “thank you” to Muriel for all she has contributed to the Fellowship over many, many years. She has always been there, caring for everyone and giving the meeting her full support. Thank you, Muriel.

A special “thank you” also to Elsie, who has worked tirelessly for us in many different ways, but especially for Network. Thank you, Elsie for all the support you have given.

Thanks must also go to our pianists, Joan Bailey and Joan Tolhurst, and to those who have organised the cups of tea, biscuits, and often cakes, and to others who have regularly helped in various ways. Thank you all.

A special “thank you” to our very reliable minibus/car drivers, Chris, Tony and Ray.

It is a long time ago since the first meeting took place, 75 years in fact. As those years have passed, changes have taken place and now it is time for another change. The Wednesday Fellowship as we have known it for a very long time has come to an end, and it is time to look forward to September and to fresh beginnings with Rosemary. I will think of you, pray for you, and I will not forget you and the great times we have shared together. Thank you so much. God Bless you all. Sue.

A big “Thank you” to Church Members and Friends for the Garden Gift Voucher and lovely begonia plant which was given to me at the Garden Party. Thank you to Elizabeth and Tony for welcoming us back to Stonehaven this summer. We all enjoyed your wonderful hospitality. Sue.

A message from Elsie Dodman

Wednesday 4 th July 2007 , the Church Garden Party at the lovely home of Elizabeth and Tony Manning was a really good afternoon in spite of the showers. Some hardy souls stayed under the gazebo, the rest of us went indoors for a delightful “Faith Tea” – everyone had brought a plate of cakes or savouries and forty of us enjoyed sharing it all. The rain eased up so we went into the garden for a special presentation from the Church to Sue Nash, a beautiful plant and a Garden Token to thank her for all her hard work in keeping the Wednesday Fellowship running to its closure, after seventy-five years in existence.

Two previous leaders were present, Muriel Martin (1993-1995) and Queenie Ponting (1982-1993), and were also given a pretty plant much to their surprise, a nice gesture. Then we all gathered round for a photograph as Sue, Muriel and Queenie cut the strawberry cream cake to celebrate a lovely afternoon. We all thank Elizabeth and Tony for their hospitality.

In September we all hope to meet again with Rosemary, with possibly a simpler format, we must wait and see.